Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug development based in Colchester is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director in Project Management. The successful candidate will oversee project management activities, support business development initiatives, and lead project teams to achieve successful outcomes. With an emphasis on project planning and execution, candidates should possess a Master’s or PhD in life sciences and a wealth of industry experience. Remote work is offered within the UK, but travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry.
• Experience in project management or managing external research collaborations.
• PMP certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation and planning efforts.
• Monitor and control project progression to ensure completion on schedule.
• Support business development by joining customer visits and conferences.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

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Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management, Colchester

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

Overview

The Senior Manager/Associate Director Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects within STA, WuXi’s API and Drug Product development and manufacturing division. Leads the orderly progression of projects from the proposal stage through project completion by interacting with the client, technical team, and business development team. The incumbent will also participate in business development activities such as visiting existing or new clients and promoting STA’s services in conferences/trade shows.

Please note this is a remote (work from home) position within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project initiation and planning efforts. Participate in the implementation and execution of projects.
• Establish project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Monitor and control project progression to ensure completion on schedule and within budget. Report progress to stakeholders.
• Support the technical team in investigating project challenges using risk assessment tools & techniques, and implement corrective measures.
• Serve as liaison with client contacts, manage daily communications, and organize project team meetings.
• Represent the company in project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Evaluate and assess project results and recommend future improvements.
• Support business development by joining customer visits, conferences, or tradeshows.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and change orders with input from stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences; chemistry preferred
• At least 10 years of pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry experience, preferably in API process R&D and manufacturing or Drug Product R&D and manufacturing.
• Experience in project management or managing external research collaborations; PMP certification desired.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; proven cross-functional working experience.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of current regulations and industry trends; experience with oligonucleotides and solid-state peptides is a plus.
• CRO or CMO experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Project.

Independence/Accountability

• Self-starter, self-motivated, highly flexible, with ~25% travel.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Experience in creating and executing plans to solve complex problems.

Leadership Activities

• Coordinate efforts across CMC business units and with STA management for real-time stakeholder communication.

Communication Skills

• Proficiency in English required; Mandarin is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.